Tag: Charles City

Charles City, Schools

CC Police investigate social media post reported by CCMS parent

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody Wednesday after allegedly making a threatening post against the Charles City Middle School. The school district sent an email to the community at 1:20 p.m. explaining that this morning a Charles City Middle School parent reported the “inappropriate social media post” to Charles City School District administration. “After reviewing the post, the District contacted the Charles City Police Department for assistance. The police and District investigated and determined there is no cause for alarm,” the email said. “Our cooperation with local law enforcement ensures student safety is our top priority.” … Continue reading CC Police investigate social media post reported by CCMS parent

Community

Cedar Ridge Golf Course announces lessons, membership rates

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The new owners of Cedar Ridge Golf Course, Cary A. and Dena Perez are announcing some of the changes they are implementing. For one, Cary Perez, a PGA professional, will offer private and group instruction for players of all ages and abilities, according to the course’s website. Click here to see membership rates.     Call today to book a tee time at (641) 228-6465 Continue reading Cedar Ridge Golf Course announces lessons, membership rates

Charles City, Schools

UPDATE: CC School Calendar approved, eliminates late-start Wednesdays

Chris Baldus

UPDATE: The Charles City School Board approved the 2017-18 calendar at Monday’s meeting. Click on calendar to see it in full. A major change in it is the elimination of the hour late start on Wednesdays. The calendar also makes the start time for all the buildings 8:20 a.m. The elementary schools dismiss at 3:10 a.m. The middle and high school dismiss at 3:20 a.m. The first day of school is Aug. 23. Continue reading UPDATE: CC School Calendar approved, eliminates late-start Wednesdays

Calendar, Schools

CC Schools hosting night to connect students with spring and summer programs

Chris Baldus

The Charles City School District is inviting middle school students and their families to its first Community Connections Night from 5:30-7 p.m. at the middle school commons and gymnasium. It will feature many of the community’s organizations catering to spring and summer programs for students.  Organizations will share information about how middle school students can be involved in their programs. Many will have sign-ups available this night. This is a “fair style” event so come and go as you need. A free meal will be provided. The district asks that you RSVP at the link provides so it has enough food. … Continue reading CC Schools hosting night to connect students with spring and summer programs

Floyd County

Midway Bridge boat access could be ready by July

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — A new boat ramp into the Cedar River could be ready as early as July. The river access will be next to the Midway Bridge south of Charles City. A state grant will cover $9,900 of the $13,300 estimated cost of the access. Floyd County will provide $3,400, according to minutes of the Floyd County Conservation Board. The Water and Recreational Fuel Tax Grant requires the 25 percent March. The DNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will likely issue permits in April, Conservation Director Adam Sears told the Conservation Board last month. Hopefully the construction will … Continue reading Midway Bridge boat access could be ready by July

Nashua

First day of spring reaches a high of 61, not a record

Chris Baldus

As nice as the weather was today in the Charles City area, the high temperature of 61 did not break the record set in 1918 of 73 degrees. It was also the first day of spring. The second day of spring will be cooler and more cloudy. The National Weather Service forecast for the next few days is: Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind 9 to 14 mph. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with … Continue reading First day of spring reaches a high of 61, not a record

Charles City, Floyd County

New owners of Cedar Ridge Golf Course get liquor license

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Floyd County granted a liquor license to new Cedar Ridge Golf Course owners Cary A. and Dena Perez. The Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 for a class C liquor license. It’s term would be 8 months effective from March 20. Auditor Gloria Carr said the owners were hoping to have it in place in time for an April 5 event. Continue reading New owners of Cedar Ridge Golf Course get liquor license

Schools

Charles City School District enrollment drops in March 1 count

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Enrollment counts fluctuate throughout public school years. The trend for Charles City Community Schools is downward so far this year. The latest enrollment summary shows a loss of four students between the Oct. 1 count and the March 1 count, bringing the school year-to-date total to 17 students down. Washington Elementary, which serves pre-kindergarten through grade 2, has 344, students, the same as it did in October. That population did rise and fall over the months, however. The high school and Carrie Lane program, with 500 students in March, is down 15 from from Oct. 1 The middle … Continue reading Charles City School District enrollment drops in March 1 count